CERTIFIED DIETARY MANAGER

Fremont Healthcare Center -

SUMMARY

Coordinates the total operation of the dietary department. Manages food service operations and coordinates nutritional

services for residents and patients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Recruits, hires, provides orientation / training, and retains a sufficient number of qualified staff to carry out the

responsibilities of the facility’s kitchen. Ensures employee performance meets or exceeds expectations and periodic

performance appraisals are conducted on a timely basis.

procedures and states and federal guidelines.

guidelines.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

later than 5 years after 11 / 28 / 16,or no later than 1 year after 11 / 28 / 16-483.60(a)(2)-is : (A) a certified dietary manager; or

(B) a certified food services manager; or (C) has similar national certification for food service management and safety

from a national certifying body; or (D) has an associate’s or higher degree in food service management or in hospitality, if

the course study includes food service or restaurant management, from an accredited institution of higher learning. Must

meet state-specific requirements for food service managers or dietary managers, and receives frequently scheduled

consultation from a qualified RD or other clinically qualified nutrition professional.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises the dietary service staff and others for whom they are administratively or professionally responsible.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

Working in institutional kitchen environment, employee may be required to sit, bend, stoop, see, talk and hear. May

occasionally lift or move items of up to 50 pounds. In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be

made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s

protected health information. Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law.

By his / her signature below, employee agrees to adhere to and oversee communication of privacy guidelines relative to

the confidentiality of residents' protected health information.

JOB DESCRIPTION REVIEW

I understand this job description, its requirements and that I am expected to complete all duties as assigned. I understand the

job duties, may be altered from time to time.